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No this isn’t a CD with all Traffic (the band) songs. It’s a CD mix idea that involves a bunch of songs I feel are great for the fun commute you have to deal with each day. I’ve compiled 12 songs that I think are prefect to listen to while you stuck in traffic. I chose 12 because that seems to be a popular number for tracks on CDs.

All American Rejects - Move Along
“Even when your hope is gone move along, move along.”
The song is titled “Move Along”, what else do you need? It really is a great song, as is the whole album, so you should definitely check it out.

Cake - The Distance
“He’s going the distance, he’s going for speed.”
Probably the best known Cake song and a perfect fit for a traffic related CD mix. Listen to the lyrics while you’re driving and you’ll feel the pain of the guy still driving and the girl that’s waiting for him.

Eagles - Life In The Fast Lane
“Life in the fast lane, surely make you lose your mind.”
The title pretty much says it all. Besides, you really can’t go wrong with a song from the Eagles.

Offspring - Bad Habit
“When I’m in my car don’t give me no crap, cuz the slightest thing and I might just snap.”
Okay, so it’s not a very happy song. But if you’re feeling a bit of road rage, you’ll definitely connect with this one.

Styx - Come Sail Away
“I’ve got to be free, free to face the life that’s ahead of me.”
It may be about sailing, but it’s a journey that you can hopefully escape into while you’re stuck in your own travels.

Animals - We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place
“We’ve gotta get out of this place if it’s the last thing we ever do.”
Another one with a title that says it all. If you’re really jammed, rock out to this one. You can go ahead and headbang to the chorus, I won’t tell.

Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)
“Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road.”
Though I doubt you’re having the “time of your life” on the road, hopefully you can calm yourself down to this nice enjoyably relaxing Green Day song.

Gun N’ Roses - Welcome To The Jungle
“Welcome to the jungle, we got fun and games.”
The highways are definitely a concrete jungle - welcome.

Barenaked Ladies - Tonight Is the Night I Fell Asleep at the Wheel
“No commotion, no screaming brakes. Most of it’s over before I awake.”
A funny song about falling asleep at the wheel. Okay, maybe it isn’t funny… or maybe it is.

Doors - Riders of the Storm
“There’s a killer on the road. His brain is squirmin’ like a toad.”
An especially relevant song if you happen to be caught in traffic during a rainstorm.

Sheryl Crow - Every Day is a Winding Road
“Every day is a winding road, I get a little closer.”
Lots of great lines in this song for you to connect with. Try to focus on the “get a little bit closer” lines, hopefully they will give you some hope.

Traffic - Freedom Rider
“Forever, forever. Freedom rider. Here it comes.”
I had to include at least one Traffic track!

Disagree with my list? Have some great songs you think would fit better? Post them in the comments and let everybody know you’re songs are better than mine.

Tags: traffic cd, mix cd, commute